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Updated:Apr 23, 2026
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EU–US Banana Dispute (1993–2007)

EU–US Banana Dispute (1993–2007)

  1. EU adopts a single banana market regime

    Labels: European Community, ACP countries, Council Regulation

  2. EU banana regime takes effect across the EU

    Labels: European Union, Dollar bananas

  3. US and Latin exporters request WTO consultations (DS16)

    Labels: United States, Guatemala

  4. Five complainants request a WTO panel (DS27)

    Labels: Ecuador, WTO panel

  5. WTO panel report criticizes EU banana import rules

    Labels: WTO panel, European Union

  6. WTO Appellate Body report issued on bananas case

    Labels: WTO Appellate

  7. WTO adopts rulings and sets compliance timetable

    Labels: WTO DSB, Arbitration

  8. EU adopts banana-regime amendments for 1999 start

    Labels: European Union, Regulation EC

  9. WTO authorizes US retaliation against EU exports

    Labels: United States, WTO authorization

  10. EU and US reach a settlement “understanding”

    Labels: European Union, United States

  11. Transitional licensing regime begins under the settlement

    Labels: Transitional regime, Historical licensing

  13. EU adopts regulatory changes to implement settlement phases

    Labels: European Union, Implementation measures

  14. EU shifts toward a tariff-only banana import approach

    Labels: European Union, Tariff-only system

  15. EU reforms banana support rules and closes the chapter

    Labels: European Union, Agricultural reform